Commerce workplace travel plan project and resources (EU)
16th Sep 2011
The objective of the COMMERCE project was to develop, deliver and mainstream activities to reduce car use amongst Europe’s commuting public, ultimately to reduce associated Co2 emissions.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center
21st Sep 2010
In communities across the world, there is a growing need and responsibility to provide options that give people the opportunity to bike—to bike more often, to bike to more places, and to feel safe while doing so. The benefits of riding a bicycle-whether for utilitarian or recreational purposes—can be expressed in terms of improved environmental and personal health, reduced traffic congestion, enhanced quality of life, economic rewards, as well as others. This section provides an overview on why it is important to bike and what we can do to make it easier to bike more often.